Wilmington Area High Schools Receive Rankings

High school students on campus in Wilmington, North Carolina

News Summary

High schools in the Wilmington area have been ranked in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, which assesses performance metrics across North Carolina. The rankings consider factors such as college readiness, state assessment proficiency, graduation rates, and performance of underserved students. Notably, 51 schools in North Carolina made it into the top 10% nationwide, with The Early College at Guilford ranked as the highest in the state. The rankings provide insight into the educational landscape in Wilmington and surrounding counties.

Wilmington, NC – High schools in the Wilmington area have received their rankings in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, reflecting on various performance metrics across North Carolina. This year’s rankings assessed more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide, with North Carolina ranking at No. 28 among all states. The rankings were determined based on parameters that include college readiness, state assessment proficiency, graduation rates, and performance of underserved students.

In North Carolina, a total of 587 high schools were ranked, and notably, 51 of these schools achieved placement in the top 10% nationwide. The highest-rated institution in North Carolina is The Early College at Guilford, located in Greensboro, which secured the No. 31 spot nationally. In contrast, Basis Tucson North in Tucson, Arizona, takes the lead as the top school in the entire United States.

Wilmington-Area High School Rankings

Schools in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties exhibited varying levels of achievement based on the U.S. News rankings:

  • School A: Ranked No. 85 in the state and No. 3,144 nationally. It holds an overall score of 82.44, with a graduation rate exceeding 95%. The student body numbers 1,888, with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1.
  • School B: Positioned at No. 89 in the state and No. 3,320 nationally, School B received an overall score of 81.45, with graduation rates at 88%. This school has an enrollment of 2,178 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.
  • School C: Ranked No. 115 in North Carolina and No. 4,180 nationally, it has an overall score of 76.65 with a graduation rate greater than 95%. The school has 188 students and a 20:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School D: It sits at No. 117 statewide and No. 4,194 nationally. The overall score is 76.57, and like School C, it boasts a graduation rate above 95%. School D enrols 251 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 26:1.
  • School E: State ranking is No. 122 and national ranking No. 4,194, with an overall score of 75.6 and a graduation rate exceeding 95%. It has an enrollment of 241 and a student-teacher ratio of 23:1.
  • School F: State ranked No. 136, national ranking No. 4,752, it achieved an overall score of 73.45, with a graduation rate also exceeding 95%. Its enrollment is 322, with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School G: Holds a state ranking of No. 182 and a national ranking of No. 6,056. The overall score is 66.17 with a graduation rate of 88%. It has 1,899 students and a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School H: Ranked No. 234 in the state and No. 7,311 nationally, with an overall score of 59.16 and a graduation rate of 82%. Enrollment stands at 1,512, and the student-teacher ratio is 17:1.
  • School I: State ranking is No. 235 and national ranking No. 7,337, with a score of 59.01 and graduation rate of 84%. It has 1,182 students, maintaining a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School J: Positioned at No. 280 in the state and No. 8,245 nationally, it has an overall score of 53.94, with a graduation rate of 92%. This school serves 2,248 students with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School K: State ranking at No. 298 places it at No. 8,549 nationally, with a score of 52.24 and a graduation rate above 95%. It enrolls 228 students and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School L: With a state rank of No. 319, it is ranked No. 9,081 nationally, has an overall score of 49.27, and an 81% graduation rate. The enrollment is 1,560, and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
  • School M: State rank No. 324 and national rank No. 9,152, leading to an overall score of 48.87 and a graduation rate of 80%. It has 1,515 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.
  • School N: It holds a state ranking of No. 404 and No. 11,746 nationally, with an overall score of 34.38 and a graduation rate of 91%. The school has an enrollment of 734 and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
  • School O: Tied at the lowest ranking tier for both state and national placements, it scored less than 25, achieving a graduation rate of 92%. Its enrollment is 672, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Conclusion

The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report provide a comprehensive view of high school performance throughout Wilmington and surrounding counties. They showcase the educational landscape in North Carolina, detailing how students are performing in critical areas such as college readiness and graduation outcomes.

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